Day Guide for Thursday March 5th 2026 What are the holidays on March 5th 2026?

This is our day guide for Thursday March 5th 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Holidays on March 5th 2026

French Polynesia: Missionary Day

Marks the arrival of the London Missionary Society (LMS) missionaries on March 5th 1797

Guadeloupe: Mid-Lent

Mid-Lent is a practice that dates back to the Middle Ages observed on the third Thursday of Lent

Iran: Iran Death of Ayatollah Khamenei

A seven-day national holiday to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Nepal: Public Holiday

The govt. has granted a public holiday on account of the House of Representatives election

Vanuatu: Chiefs Day

A day to commemorate and preserve the traditional customs observed on many islands

Observances on March 5th 2026

United Kingdom: World Book Day

World Book Day is a global celebration of books and reading that is observed in more than 100 countries.

USA: National Absinthe Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Absinthe Day

Kyrgyzstan: National Hat Day

Honors the popular national symbol of Kyrgyzstan, the four-paneled hat, or kalpak.

USA: National Multiple Personality Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Multiple Personality Day

United Kingdom: St Piran’s Day

How to say ‘Happy St Piran’s Day’ in Cornish, what is the flag - and why is it celebrated?

USA: National Poutine Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Poutine Day.

USA: National Cheese Doodle Day

Celebrate the delicious crunch of National Cheese Doodle Day on March 5th, a tribute to the iconic snack that has delighted taste buds for generations.

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General Information for March 5th 2026
There are 5 public holidays today.
Day 64 of 2026
301 days left in 2026
Week 10 of the year
On this Day in History
1943 - The Gloster Meteor, Britain's first operational military jet, has its maiden flight.
1936 - The 8th Academy Awards, presented at the Biltmore Bowl Nightclub, Hollywood, LA, saw Mutiny on the Bounty win Best Picture.
1936 - The Supermarine Spitfire has its maiden flight.
1133 - Birth of Henry II, King of England (1154-1189)